Seven months after the arrest of Santos Cerdán, the former secretary of the PSOE accused of leading a corruption scheme, the Spanish government has started to move forward with an anti-corruption package. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers approved the preliminary draft of the Public Integrity Law, which seeks to address various aspects of corruption in Spain and increase accountability among public officials.

The announced measures include the establishment of an independent agency designed to centralize and coordinate efforts to protect the financial interests of the European Union from fraud. This agency aims to streamline various functions that are currently dispersed among multiple organizations, thus ensuring a more effective approach to combating corruption. The urgency and significance of these measures stem from the recent scandals that have impacted the political landscape in Spain, underscoring the need for greater transparency

Political implications are also evident as the new anti-corruption measures may serve both to restore public trust in the government and to strengthen the administration's position ahead of future elections. The opposition is closely monitoring these developments, and the effectiveness of the government's response to corruption could significantly shape public perception and electoral outcomes in the coming months.